[Public-List] Beautiful Sailing in Annapolis

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I had a similar experience several weeks ago in the Turkey Shoot regatta in Irvington VA.  It is the one and only race that I sail each year and is primarily for classic boats which is defined as those over 25 years in design.  Because the age limit has never been adjusted there are now a number of more modern boats that have crept into the fleet.  The Sunday race is a pursuit with start times based on PHRF ratings.  This year the finish leg was a wonderful close reach in about 15 kts which our boats really seem to enjoy.  We crossed the last turning mark slightly ahead of a 36' racer/cruiser from the 1990's complete with Kevlar sails and matching crew polo shirts with logo.  I fully expected that they would immediately overtake us but instead they remained about four boat lengths behind us for the entire leg.  I might add that my boat had provisions aboard for five days, a full water tank in the bow and a three bladed prop dragging through the water.  It was a wonderful feeling.  

Richard Hazlegrove
Quest 433
Mobjack Bay, VA. 


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